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Recycled rubber lawn edging

Has anyone used recycled rubber lawn edging , Is it strimmer resistant . ?

My recommendation is everedge but the customer prefers the the look of the recycled rubber edging as long as it's durable ,

Any comments will be useful Thanks.

Started by John F in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Aug 12, 2023

Claims court

Hello

Would appreciated your thoughts.

After seven years of running my local garden business we've got to a point where we need to make a claim for lack of payment by a customer.

The person in question is a care home manager (small property as it's a co

Started by Pete Henchey

12 Replies · Reply by Pete Henchey Aug 7, 2023

ALKO mower blade stops spinning

I have an ALKO ride on mower. Most of the time it works perfectly well, but sometimes the blade stops spinning, even tough the engine is running.. I can't find the problem, but if I leave it for a few hours, it works again. Any ideas?Could it be some

Started by Paul Williams in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Gary MCKINSTRY Aug 6, 2023

Wood disposal

Would be grateful of advice regarding how people dispose of old wood? We have a large build up of old fence panels/pallets/2x4 wood lengths etc. We usually get a 40 yard roll on roll off skip every so often to dispose of but prices are through the

Started by Ruth Storey in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Aug 5, 2023

Weibang legacy 48 pro

Anyone got one and using commercially? Some users say the non bbc collects better due to the lack of a friction disc? We're really considering as fed up with our Hayter 56 pro wet performance, and I mean damp not wet grass there's been an ongoing is

Started by Peter sellers

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Aug 2, 2023

Stihl mower useless in wet?

Currently using a Stihl 655 VM, which is absolutely useless in the wet, all the grass clippings just end up mulched and stuck to the bottom of the deck, nothing goes in the box, I spend most of my time, cleaning the deck before it drops mushed up gra

Started by Andrew holt

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt Aug 2, 2023

Etesia av51 new carb or engine swap?

Hi there, I've recently purchased an old 2001 av51 (kawa fc180v) with a chinese fj180v carb on it, so it doesn't run properly at all.

My options are either a new carb for nearly £200 but which version do I need? 15003-2618 or 15003-2782?

Or I've just f

Started by Jake cotton in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Jul 29, 2023

Double Cab Tipper insurance

Hi All,

Just been sorting insurance on a Ford double cab tipper, got to say I was very surprised at the prices - the cheapest I've found is £165 a month, that's with 5 years no claims, and I'm 35 years age, no points, no convictions.

Does this sound

Started by Ciaran in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 29, 2023

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Edging lawns

I usually edge lawns with a strimmer, but have broken 3 windows in the last year having not broken one for 20years. What does everyone use?

Started by Alexander Walker

12 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jul 27, 2023

Any clue or remedies to save this tree ?

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

7 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jul 27, 2023

Looking to find a high quality battery, rotary mower 60cm , with a roller for fine turf.

I run the grounds for one of the colleges in Cambridge, and I need to source a decent rotary, roller, battery mower - what have you guys tried?

Started by Andy Pullin

6 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Jul 21, 2023

RHS level 2?

Hi there,

I wonder if you could please help me? I am considering taking the RHS level 2 Practical horticulture course, one day a week over the next year. I would like opinions please on whether you think this qualification will make me more employable

Started by Jonathan Oldbury

10 Replies · Reply by A Ed Jul 18, 2023

Travel cost

Hi All

Just looking at a new tender for maintenance on multiple sites.... I've been asked for a cost per mile for traveling.....something I've not looked at, we generally put travelling in on the price....now obviously I can just divide what I usually

Started by Kevin Yeomans in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 18, 2023

Etesia with roller

Considering an Etesia 46 with clip on roller attachment.

Anyone got one? Does the roller remove the tramlines from the 4 wheels?

Interested in users experience.

Started by Peter sellers

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Work and breaks

Hi there, 1st time posting for me.I want to know how people manage their breaks and workload. I often find myself pretty exhausted after a few hours of heavy work but if I'm only at that site for 4/5hrs I don't want to be resting too much, as I worry

Started by James Freeman in Health and Safety

15 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Jul 17, 2023

Looking to get work experience in Bournemouth / Poole / Dorset area

I have previously always had an office job, but have been looking to get experience in gardening, which I have been doing through a charity for older people and through some work with the Environment Agency. I am so sick of desk-based work and am muc

Started by Christina King

12 Replies · Reply by Will White Jul 15, 2023

Lawncare business opportunities

First time putting something on line - and a number of threads here ,I am interested in merging with other lawn care companies in Hertfordshire and exploring potential opportunities - this is an expanding sector which is rapidly evolving - would also

Started by Michael Caddy in Landscaping

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Echo strimmer

Hi, my petrol stihl fs55 strimmer is getting a bit tired so I think I shall treat myself to a new one soon. I've had it for years so it has served me well but I could do with going slightly bigger for strimming long grass, looking at cow handlebar ty

Started by Mjc

7 Replies · Reply by Mjc Jul 13, 2023

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Deep crack on battery case ?

Just noticed a deep crack across the top of a lithium battery in the plastic itself .

Is it okay to patch it up using gaffa tape or advisable to dispose of the battery completely ?

Thanks

Started by John F

6 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 13, 2023

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FR Jones

Just tried looking on their website and it looks like they have gone into administration and no orders are being processed.

Shame as always used them for online purchases.

Started by James

28 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 9, 2023

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